The Callaway Elyte 3HL (16.5° loft) is a higher-lofted fairway wood designed to offer easier launch and good carry distance, particularly suited to players looking to replace a long iron or want a fairway-wood with higher trajectory. It comes in the “Elyte” family, which focuses on high launch, low spin and forgiveness.
In the configuration you described (graphite shaft ~60 g, Regular flex) it would be aimed at moderate-swing-speed players wanting a forgiving fairway wood with easier launch.
Key Features
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Loft: 16.5° for the 3HL version in the Elyte lineup.
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Length & Lie / Specs: Standard spec shows length ~43.25″ and lie ~56.0° for the 3HL.
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Head Technology: The Elyte features a “Step Sole” design to reduce turf interaction and improve strikes, and the “Tungsten Speed Wave” weight (on 3-7 wood) to position mass low & forward for faster ball speeds.
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Face Tech: The Ai 10X Face (C300 Face Cup) which is claimed to deliver more consistent launch and tighter dispersion across the face.
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Suitability: Because of the higher loft (16.5°) and forgiving design, this club is well suited for players who want easier height, maybe struggle to hit standard lower lofted fairway woods, or want a reliable club from the fairway or tee when height and control matter.
